Garmin Nuvi 660 ?

[Cackalak Han]

I have been searching for a portable navigation unit (for on-road use only). I came upon the Nuvi 660, which features Bluetooth, text-to-speech, FM transmitter, and MP3. On Amazon, they are $370 with free shipping. Anyone have any experiences with these units? Or suggest a unit with about the same price? MAX I want to spend is $400.

Thanks.

 

[blupaddler]

I have used the 760(?), which is the 660's bigger brother, at work.

We used them on a trip from San Diego up to Oregon, and they worked great. They hold a charge for a couple hours and will shut off if/when plugged in to a cig lighter when you stop.

The traffic feature was nice. We also used the lodging/food options many times to find places to eat/sleep. The display was easy to use and operate.

The only thing we couldn't get to work was the FM transmitter option.




The price you are talking about sounds good. Especially considering they come loaded with all the street type software pre-loaded.

 

[hoser]

Also consider the Garmin 650 for $300 (shipped) from Costco.

 

[Cackalak Han]

Thanks for the info, guys. The 760 is awesome, because it has multi-point routing and the ability to connect to MSN traffic, which I've heard is easier to use and cheaper. But I don't think it's worth the extra $200 or so.

The 650 is great, too, but it is missing a critical part--Bluetooth. Since the 660 is only $20 more, I'm probably going to go that route. I do wish, however, that Costco had the 660 in stock. I always try to buy my stuff there.

 

[hoser]

$70 more. But yeah, bluetooth would be cool.

 

[Cackalak Han]

Apparently, I am blind. Yes, $70 more. Still worth it for the Bluetooth.